Murray and Murrumbidgee Valley national parks fire bans for a safer summer

With the summer holidays beginning in earnest, visitors are reminded that park fire bans are in place in Murray and Murrumbidgee Valley National and Regional Parks.

To reduce the risk of bushfire, campfires and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited.

Gas and electric barbecues and cookers can be used with caution.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) advises park fire bans are in place from 1 October to 31 March, when hot, dry weather means campfires can become a threat to national parks and neighbouring communities.

On days where a NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Total Fire Ban is declared, no fires of any kind are permitted out in the open and other restrictions apply.

Total Fire Bans are declared by the RFS and cover large areas of the state including many national parks.

Visitors planning a trip to any national park these holidays are advised to check the NPWS Alerts page for up-to-date information on park fire bans or any other closures.

For more information on all fire bans visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website or download the Hazards Near Me app.

NPWS Acting Riverina Area Manager Sheila Lee said: 

“We know people love to camp and relax along our rivers over summer and we want visitors and the community to be safe from bushfire.

“There are many examples where campfires have been the cause of bushfires.

“Please do your bit and adhere to the park fire bans. If you do see a fire, always call Triple Zero.”